Observation by Alan Thomas: M58 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Virgo

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Apr 29 - 22:29

Uploaded

2022 May 06 - 13:21

Objects

M58

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Constellation

Virgo

Field centre

RA: 12^h37^m
Dec: +11°49'
Position angle: -11°14'

Field size

0°14' × 0°13'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector.

Exposure

21min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

M58 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Virgo

Title

M58 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Virgo

About this image

This barred spiral galaxy in Virgo was discovered by Charles Messier in April 1779. It is a member of the Virgo cluster. This image shows a large, bright central core with stubby, cone-shaped bars on either side, surrounded by a ghostly halo.

Distance c.62million ly. Diameter c.116,000 ly. Apparent mag. 10.5.

Bortle 7/8, Moon waning crescent 1%.

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